Livingston County · Denham Springs, LA
Plumbers in Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs is in Livingston County, Louisiana. About 85,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 33,000 homes, 71% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (52%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Denham Springs
70706, 70726, 70727
Denham Springs homes and their plumbing
Here is how Denham Springs's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 52%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Baton Rouge, Prairieville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 52% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 84,586
- Housing units
- 33,486
- Single-family detached
- 71%
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Heated with utility gas
- 28%
- Heated with electricity
- 70%
What goes wrong in Denham Springs homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
52% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Mostly electric homes
70% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Common calls in Denham Springs
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Denham Springs: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Denham Springs at a glance
- County
- Livingston County
- Nearest city pages
- Baton Rouge
- ZIP codes
- 70706, 70726, 70727
Denham Springs plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Denham Springs?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Denham Springs, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 52% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (52%).
Who licenses plumbers in Denham Springs, LA?
The Louisiana State Plumbing Board licenses plumbers statewide.
Are water heaters in Denham Springs usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 28% of homes heating with utility gas, 70% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Denham Springs homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Walker (6 mi), Greenwell Springs (7 mi), Pride (7 mi), Watson (7 mi), Livingston (13 mi), Baker (14 mi), French Settlement (14 mi), Port Allen (15 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Denham Springs, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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